#5SmartReads - September 7, 2021

Julia on CBD gummies, Alana Thompson, and changing Texas law.

Julia, from Smarter In A Sec, is today’s #5SmartReads regular guest contributor! Check out her page for helpful tips on things like networking, content creation, and many other topics related to millennial life! See her name story below.

Q: Name pronunciation + any back story?
A: No interesting story behind my pronunciation, but I was almost Arielle or Corinne!

A Gummy For Whatever Ails You (Eater)

If you're an avid Instagram user, I'm sure you've seen them—the targeted ads for wellness gummies of all kinds. Multivitamins, CBD, hair growth—the varieties run the gamut. This article brilliantly analyzes why gummies have become so popular—and if they actually work. In the words of author Rachel Del Valle, "gummies are a natural progression of a dynamic that’s slowly been shifting away from doctors’ advice and toward individual choice, leaving consumers to wade through various claims and products."